Donkeys
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Elderly donkey stuns staff by recovering from life-threatening illness
‘Donkeys are notorious for hiding any pain or illness extremely well, so we knew we needed to act fast’
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Donkey foal without a mother makes his way in the world with new-found friends
The foal faced a ‘race against the clock’ for survival after his mother rejected him
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Donkey ‘finishing school’ students make great strides towards new lives
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Donkey foals ‘step forward into life without fear’ after herd rescued from squalor
The Donkey Sanctuary adviser was concerned for the welfare of the herd, in particular four pregnant mares forced to live in such “confined and unsanitary” conditions
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Owners dress donkeys in trousers and shirts to beat deadly fly menace
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Security cameras needed to pin down pint-sized equine escape artist
The nine-year-old, who shares a field with 10 other miniature donkeys, could usually be found nearby munching on lush grass
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Weight limit for tourists riding donkeys welcomed *H&H Plus*
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Exploring donkey health *H&H Plus*
They’re the stars of our Christmas cards, but how healthy is the future for donkeys? Patrick Pollock FRCVS reports.
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Donkey populations at collapse point as animals endure horrific conditions
‘Pregnant jennys, foals and sick animals are being stolen and transported miles without food, water or rest’
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Donkey saved from ‘dire circumstances’ in Mexican ‘jail’
The Donkey Sanctuary’s headquarters in Sidmouth became aware of Cenizo after it saw tweets from concerned followers.
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‘Mammoth’ endangered donkey stallion welcomed at AI centre
‘This is the first donkey we have collected from, and for it to be such a rare breed makes it extra special’
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Donkeys abandoned as owners flee severe flooding
The Donkey Sanctuary has sent £5,000 to a not-for-profit organisation to fund shelter, food, water and veterinary care for donkeys in need
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‘Bug-eyed’ mask hoped to help donkey who lost his sight
The donkey lost his sight after he trod on a sharp thorn
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‘A barbaric thing to do’: elderly donkey stabbed in vicious attack
The 28-year-old donkey was stabbed in the abdomen in the attack
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Rescued donkey ‘bounces back’ after losing best friend
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Donkey foal arrives during rehearsal for ‘epic’ performance
The foal was born in the middle of rehearsal for this year’s show
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Lonely donkeys with sight issues overcome hurdles to form ‘incredible’ bond
The donkeys have had a ‘transformation in temperament and trust’
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Mares and foals found living in ‘dreadful’ conditions
The herd has been rescued, with a ‘happy, healthy future ahead’
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Outcry of donkeys carrying ‘overweight’ tourists prompts cruises to back campaign
A video made for the new campaign asks holidaymakers to stop and think before they take donkey or mule rides
